944 to 928
09-01-2001, 10:47 PM
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944 to 928
I'm seriously considering chopping in my '87 944n/a for a 928 S4....I love my car, but a V8 etc is very attractive...
Whadda'all think?
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Whadda'all think?
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09-02-2001, 02:29 AM
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Though I never owned a 944na, I have owned a 944T.
The na 944 vs. a 928 should be quite entertaining for you. The 928 is a larger, heavier car, but I think you'll find it evolutionary not revolutionary as you are used to the water cooled flavour of Porsche.
You should go drive one and decide for yourself.
I will warn you of what you may already know. The 928 was (and always will be) a high$, limited number kinda car. The tuning parts are not plentiful and cheap like for a 944.
If it breaks (whatever "it" is) it is probably NOT as inexpensive as an equivalent part on the 944. "It" will also be harder to find used at your local auto breaker.
A 928 will use more (though not much more) fuel. Fuel is more a consideration in the UK or EU than it is here in the States, but don't say you weren't warned.
There are many things I love about my 928, and one of them is not seeing my car at every other intersection of the road.
Cheers and good luck either way,
Greg
The na 944 vs. a 928 should be quite entertaining for you. The 928 is a larger, heavier car, but I think you'll find it evolutionary not revolutionary as you are used to the water cooled flavour of Porsche.
You should go drive one and decide for yourself.
I will warn you of what you may already know. The 928 was (and always will be) a high$, limited number kinda car. The tuning parts are not plentiful and cheap like for a 944.
If it breaks (whatever "it" is) it is probably NOT as inexpensive as an equivalent part on the 944. "It" will also be harder to find used at your local auto breaker.
A 928 will use more (though not much more) fuel. Fuel is more a consideration in the UK or EU than it is here in the States, but don't say you weren't warned.
There are many things I love about my 928, and one of them is not seeing my car at every other intersection of the road.
Cheers and good luck either way,
Greg
09-02-2001, 10:22 AM
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Burning Brakes
I have not owned a 944 of any type, but I have owned 928s for 11+ years. Based on my limited 928 experience I can honestly say that it is now much easier to find 928 parts than it has ever been. There are several 928 parts vendors, and they know of each other and compete with each other (which is good for us).
Parts tend to be a bit pricey, but the parts also tend to be robust, so they tend to last longer. For example, the service interval for the 928 Cam belt is 60k miles or every 5 years. The 944 Cam belt needs to be changed every 30k miles. Also, there's no balance shaft system in the 928 to worry about.
On average, the cost to maintain a 928 runs about $1K to $3K per year, depending on the need for tires or other major service. I've gone years with my only expenses being gas and oil changes. Other years I've had to fix the AC, tranny leaks, rear main seal, radiator leaks, timing belt and water pump, fuel pumps, get new tires, etc.
BTW, I drive my GT every day, rain or shine or light snow. I also use it for PCA autocross and DE events. On a not too tight road course, there isn't a stock 911, or 944 or 951 that can touch it. YMMV.
~ Merry motoring ~
Parts tend to be a bit pricey, but the parts also tend to be robust, so they tend to last longer. For example, the service interval for the 928 Cam belt is 60k miles or every 5 years. The 944 Cam belt needs to be changed every 30k miles. Also, there's no balance shaft system in the 928 to worry about.
On average, the cost to maintain a 928 runs about $1K to $3K per year, depending on the need for tires or other major service. I've gone years with my only expenses being gas and oil changes. Other years I've had to fix the AC, tranny leaks, rear main seal, radiator leaks, timing belt and water pump, fuel pumps, get new tires, etc.
BTW, I drive my GT every day, rain or shine or light snow. I also use it for PCA autocross and DE events. On a not too tight road course, there isn't a stock 911, or 944 or 951 that can touch it. YMMV.
~ Merry motoring ~